Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,560

2021 Average Net Price

$9,158

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.72%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

52.9%

732 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,069

81.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

36.6%

194 Graduates

About

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is a higher education institution located in Arecibo Municipio, PR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo were Registered Nursing (108 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (48 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (32 degrees).

In 2021, 551 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo. 68.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (541 degrees), 135 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is $4,560, which is $−18,624 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is $4,560, which is $−18,624 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,158.

In 2021, 95% of undergraduate students attending Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,560

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was $4,560. The cost of tuition at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is $−18,624 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,158

2021 Value

19.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,158. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo grew by 19.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,806

Room and Board

$2,271

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was of $9,806 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,271. The cost of books and supplies increased by 93.9% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.26% with respect to 2020, when 92% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.72%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was 1.72%, which represents 31 out of the 1799 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo received 732 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 48% annual growth. Out of those 732 applicants, 387 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 52.9% acceptance rate.

There were 3,069 students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in 2021.

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo has an overall enrollment yield of 98.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

52.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

387

Accepted Out of 732

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was 52.9% (387 admissions from 732 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 39%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 48%, while admissions declined by −29.5%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo had a total enrollment of 3,069 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is 2,510 students and the part-time enrollment is 559. This means that 81.8% of students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, both undergraduate and graduate, is 99.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.196% White, 0.163% Asian, 0.0978% Black or African American, and 0.0652% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (61.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (38.2%) and Black or African American Female (0.0446%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (72.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (26.5%) and Asian Male (0.373%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

81.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,069 students. The full-time enrollment at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is 2,510 and the part-time enrollment is 559. This means that 81.8% of students enrolled at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
3,053 enrolled students
White
6 enrolled students
Asian
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is 99.5% Hispanic or Latino, 0.196% White, 0.163% Asian, 0.0978% Black or African American, and 0.0652% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 203 more women than men received degrees from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is hispanic or latino (541 degrees awarded). There were 135 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is Registered Nursing (108 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (48 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (32 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Biology (66 degrees awarded), Protective Services (36 degrees), and Health (238 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,709,727 people), Registered nurses (1,454,524 people), Physicians (496,187 people), Secondary school teachers (454,015 people), and Education administrators (295,524 people).

The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in 2021 are Biology (66 degrees awarded), Protective Services (36 degrees), Health (238 degrees), EDUCATION. (71 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Chief executives & legislators, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Biology (66 degrees awarded), Protective Services (36 degrees), Health (238 degrees), EDUCATION. (71 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Elementary & secondary schools (3,039,670 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,024,612 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (589,384 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (416,276 people), and Offices of physicians (398,799 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo.

Most Common (2020)

Registered Nursing
125 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
48 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
39 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was Registered Nursing with 125 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

174

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

377

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 174 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo, which is 0.462 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (377).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in Registered Nursing, which is 0.241 times less than the 87 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 87 degrees were awarded to men at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo in Registered Nursing, which is 4.14 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 11% of students graduating from Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
541 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is hispanic or latino (541 degrees awarded). There were 135 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
372 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
169 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo is hispanic or latino female (372 degrees awarded). There were 2.2 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino male (169 degrees).

Operations

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo employs 33 Assistant professors, 17 Professors and 9 Instructors. Most academics at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are Female Assistant professor (17), Male Assistant professor (16), and Male Professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo are: Office and Administrative Support, with 45 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 32 employees, and Management with 28 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$10.1M

2021 Salaries

12.1%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo paid a median of $10.1M in salaries, a 12.1% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.76M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo paid a total of $3.76M to 67 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

33 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

45 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo were Assistant professor with 33 employees, Professor with 17 employees, and Instructor with 9 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo were Office and Administrative Support with 45 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 32 employees, and Management with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo was Female Assistant professor with 17 employees, Male Assistant professor with 16 employees, and Male Professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo.